Sunday night, I realized I needed to get it done ASAP, because I need my passport back for an August 2nd trip to Canada to see Jim's family. SO Monday was completely devoted to that :)
Please pray that we all are able to get our applications completed and approved by the Consulate of India. I got mine over-nighted Monday and have already had to troubleshoot a few problems with it. I need my visa and passport back by August 1st. Thank you for praying!
Now for the super fun news! We have a team meeting next week, where we will learn more of what we will get to do with the ministries and people in India we are visiting. At this point, I know that we will have a picnic and spend two days with the women living and working in the red light areas! What an honor! I'm so excited to be able to have so much time with them. I have such a deep deep respect for these women and the choices they must make, the families they take care of, and the dignity with which they live! So amazed!
We also get to spend two days working with a prison ministry staff. How humbling! Imprisonment happens very unjustly often in India. And these people truly do need ministry and compassion. And hopefully we can bring encouragement and help to those who work with the imprisoned.
In the last couple of weeks, the warfare has definitely intensified. I admit, I did not have my dukes up till getting a hit a few times (I guess I'm using wrestling metaphors). But the Lord is our defense and He makes His way...and we get to rest in His love and His provision. The enemy does not want the light to invade darkness, he wants these people to continue to believe they are undeserving of love.
But it is our joy, to lay down our lives and time to reach those who think they are unlovable! The Lord longs for these to know of His great great love for them! He is jealous for them with all of His heart! He is jealous for us too! It is a JOY!!!
THIS IS WHY WE FIGHT! HOWEVER WE CAN!
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